Difference between wine and whisky

Posted By: Sm Adminon: January 15, 2016In: Miscellaneous

Wine:
Wine is an alcoholic beverage which is made from the fermented grapes. Wine is classified into two types: red and white wine. Wine can be made from any fruits such as apple, plums, cranberries, etc.
Whisky:
Whisky is an alcoholic beverage which is made from the grains such as barley, maize, wheat and rye. It is aged from a year to decades.
Differences:

Basis	Wine	Whisky
Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com)	An alcoholic drink made from fermented grape juice	A spirit distilled from malted grain, especially barley or rye
Synonyms	Sherry, champagne, vino, liquor, alcohol, booze	Scotch, rum, bourbon, chariot, gin
Types	Its types are: Red Wine White Wine Champagne, etc.	Its types are: Single malt whisky Blended malt whisky Blended whiskies Cask strength Single cask, etc.
History	The earliest archaeological evidence of wine production yet found has been at sites in Georgia (c. 6000 BC), Iran (c. 5000 BC), Greece (c. 4500 BC) and Armenia (c. 4100 BC), where the oldest winery to date was uncovered.	The first confirmed accounts of whisky distillation are from the early 15th century, when the Irish and Scottish distilled it, calling it “Aqua Vitae” (Water of Life / Lively Water), for medicinal properties.
Word origin	The word wine was originated from Old English wīn, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wijn, German Wein, based on Latin vinum.	The word whisky was originated in Early 18th century: abbreviation of obsolete whiskybae, variant of usquebaugh.
Produced in	Italy, France, Spain, America, Argentina, Chile, China, India, etc.	Scotland, England, Ireland, America, Canada, Australia, India, Denmark, Germany, etc.
Pronunciation	Eng (UK): /wʌɪn/ Eng (US): /wīn/	Eng (UK): /ˈwɪski/ Eng (US): /ˈ(h)wiskē/
Alcohol Content	Natural wines may exhibit a broad range of alcohol content, from below 9% to above 16% ABV, with most wines being in the 12.5%–14.5% range. Fortified wines (usually with brandy) may contain 20% alcohol or more.	Usually contains between 40-50% alcohol, however, it can be made to contain up to 96% alcohol.
Made of	Wine is made from fermented grapes.	Whisky is made from grains such as barley, maize, wheat and rye.
Advantages/Benefits	Its advantages are: Lose weight Keeps heart healthy Reduce forgetfulness Boost immunity Help prevent bone loss	Its advantages are: Boost memory Stress relief Fight weight gain Reduce the risk of stroke Reduce the risk of cancer Helps with digestion Live longer Diabetic friendly Improve heart’s health Improve the health of brain Prevent and treat cold and flu
Disadvantages	Its disadvantages are: Sleep deficiency Obesity Heart disease Fertility Pancreatitis	Its disadvantages are: The pancreas, the mouth, pharynx, esophageal, breast and liver are more likely to be affected by cancer Pancreatitis may appear, especially in youth Stroke Atrophy of the brain Cirrhosis Pregnancy problems, like spontaneous abortion Possible malformations and other birth problems of the fetus Car accidents Suicidal tendencies Sudden death in case of cardiovascular problems Cardiophaty generated by alcohol
Example in Sentence	You can order fish to complement wine. She gave him a bottle of wine as a gift.	He ordered four glasses of whisky. I handed him a glass of whisky.